Gamecock women get first win of season

Published: Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 11:58 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State picked up its first win of the season and sent its two seniors out with a home victory, 60-57 over Southeast Missouri on Saturday in women's college basketball.

The game was tied at 57 following a 3-pointer by the Redhawks' Allyson Brashaw with 36 seconds left in the game. With 17 seconds left, Candace Morton hit a free throw but missed the second. Miranda Cantrell grabbed the rebound on the miss and was fouled, where she also hit 1 of 2 to make it 59-57. A defensive stop gave JSU (1-26) the ball back with 1 second remaining. Destiny McLin hit a free throw to seal the win.

Senior Danielle Vaughn had 10 points and 11 rebounds in her final home outing. Fellow senior Amanda McCarthy totaled five points and two rebounds.

<p>JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State picked up its first win of the season and sent its two seniors out with a home victory, 60-57 over Southeast Missouri on Saturday in women's college basketball.</p><p>The game was tied at 57 following a 3-pointer by the Redhawks' Allyson Brashaw with 36 seconds left in the game. With 17 seconds left, Candace Morton hit a free throw but missed the second. Miranda Cantrell grabbed the rebound on the miss and was fouled, where she also hit 1 of 2 to make it 59-57. A defensive stop gave JSU (1-26) the ball back with 1 second remaining. Destiny McLin hit a free throw to seal the win.</p><p>Senior Danielle Vaughn had 10 points and 11 rebounds in her final home outing. Fellow senior Amanda McCarthy totaled five points and two rebounds.</p>